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Y287 XBV

2001 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,904 mi
Last recorded34,904 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Morgan 4/420,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 XBV
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 34,904 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 34,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 34,297 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 32,270 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 31,719 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 31,719 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2012 30,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,105 miles

Slight play O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,948 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,870 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,153 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,504 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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Y287 XBV is a 2001 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,575 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y287 XBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 25 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y287 XBV registered?

Y287 XBV is a 2001 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y287 XBV safe to buy?

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